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Positions: P-664

Full Name: Joseph Franklin Niekro
Born: Nov 7,1944 in Martins Ferry, Ohio
Death: Oct 27,2006
Height: 6-1  Weight: 190  Bats: Right  Throws: Right
High School: Bridgeport (Bridgeport, Ohio)  "Bulldogs"
College: West Liberty State College

Drafted: Selected by Cleveland Indians in 7th Round (84th overall) of 1966 amateur entry draft (Jan-Reg)

20-Win Season 2x 1979-1980

Knuckleballers

Major League All-Star Game 1979

Pitcher of Month 1x May-1979 (NL)

World Series Champion MIN 1987

MLB Debut: Apr 16,1967

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Scouting Report
Control:	50
K-Rating:	32
Efficiency:	49
vsPower:	53
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Transactions History

Selected by Chicago Cubs in 3rd Round (43rd overall) of 1966 amateur entry draft (June-Sec)
*Selected by Cleveland Indians in 7th Round (84th overall) of 1966 amateur entry draft (Jan-Reg) did not sign

Apr 25,1969 - Traded by Cubs with Frankie Libran and Gary Ross to Padres for Dick Selma.
Dec 4,1969 - Traded by Padres to Tigers for Dave Campbell and Pat Dobson.
Aug 7,1973 - Claimed on waivers by Braves from Tigers.
Apr 6,1975 - Purchased by Astros from Braves.
Sep 15,1985 - Traded by Astros to Yankees for Dody Rather, Neder Horta and Jim Deshaies.
Nov 12,1985 - Granted Free Agency.
Jan 8,1986 - Signed as Free Agent by Yankees.
Jun 7,1987 - Traded by Yankees to Twins for Mark Salas.
Jan 22,1988 - Granted Free Agency.
Feb 9,1988 - Signed as Free Agent by Twins.
May 4,1988 - Released by Twins.

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